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WSET Level 1 Award In Wines At Crystal Palate In Norfolk

Sat, May 18, 2024 (9:00 AM - 3:45 PM)

Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet
4500 Pretty Lake Avenue, Suite 104
Norfolk, VA 23518
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Cost: $395.00

Includes all study materials, wine samples, tuition, the final exam, and mailing of certificates of achievement to addresses in the US.


Please join Crystal Cameron Schaad, owner and sommelier of Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet, for this 1-day in-person WSET Level 1 course. Crystal holds the DipWSET credential and is a graduate of the WSET Educator Training program.


*Important: We require minimum of 6 participants to run this course. If we do not have the required number of particpants registered by February 16, we will need to cancel and/or reschedule the course; existing registrants will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.


6 Guided Learning Hours, including 45 minutes for the examination


This class covers the main types of wine, the most common grape varieties, wine service, storing and serving wine, tasting technique, how to describe the smell and taste of wine, and the basics of pairing food and wine. During the class, students taste eight different wines. At the end of the day, students take a 45-minute, multiple choice exam. Those who pass the exam receive the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.


Approximate Class Schedule


9:00 a.m. Class Begins


12:30 p.m. Class Breaks for Lunch


1:30 p.m. Class Resumes


3:00 p.m. Exam Begins


3:45 p.m. Exam Ends


Exam Information


The exam will be held at the end of class and consists of 30 multiple choice questions which students have 45 minutes to complete.


Additional Information


  • Please note that the cost of lunch is not included in this class.
  • Study materials are given to students at the first class. Requests for advance mailing of study materials will be contingent upon inventory and will incur a $15 mailing fee.

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